When Is It Okay To Leave a Church?
When is it time to walk out the door of a church? What are legitimate reasons to consider finding another church? This week, Cameron and Luke discuss reasons someone might leave a church and what it is like from the pastor's perspective. In a world of consumerism, how do we avoid bringing that same mentality to our church experience?
- (00:14) - Uncut conversations about faith, life, and ministry
- (02:49) - Encouraging feedback and personal care products change
- (03:10) - Dismissing Axe's Unpleasant Scent
- (03:34) - The Smell of Middle Schoolers and Deodorant Choices
- (08:01) - Defining Heresy: Disagreements on Primary Theological Issues
- (09:15) - Discussion about the topic of the virgin birth
- (09:37) - The Antithesis to the Creed: Creation and Evolution
- (20:15) - Practical Reasons to Leave a Church
- (23:19) - Importance of Meaningful Engagement in Church Community
- (32:44) - Ministry is not about us, but it still hurts.
- (36:07) - Backseat pastoring and the challenges of church leadership.
- (37:29) - Confidence in One's Abilities
- (37:54) - Leaving a church due to lack of spiritual fulfillment
- (42:02) - Chasing spiritual highs and avoiding deeper issues
- (46:12) - Unhealthy churches: theological soundness vs. relational and ethical health
- (48:01) - The Role of Preaching in Church Health
- (53:39) - Importance of Communication and Graceful Departure
- (57:41) - The Challenge of Silence and Confidentiality in the Church
- (01:00:22) - Encouragement to Share the Podcast on Social Media
